World Cup Update - Germany's mixed fortunes in first game

 

Germany's mixed fortunes in first game
Germany have only lost one of their 15 opening games at the FIFA World Cup , when Algeria humbled them 2-1 in Spain 1982. Yet they do not have a good record in FIFA World Cup inaugural matches, winning only one of their three previous...
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Costa Rica's 100 per cent record
Previously only Mexico from the CONCACAF confederation have participated in the inaugural match at a FIFA World Cup . But Costa Rica won both their opening matches at previous FIFA World Cup finals without conceding a goal. In 1990, they...
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Angola's Delgado steps into history
Defender Luis Delgado is delighted to be making history as Angola prepare for their first appearance in the FIFA World Cup but he yearns for his family and the tropical Angolan lifestyle...
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Home comforts ease pressure for US
The United States squad enjoy more freedom than most at the FIFA World Cup and the formula seems to work...
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We can go far, says Fabregas
Nothing seemed to faze teenager Cesc Fabregas during a remarkable season with Arsenal so it is no wonder he is taking the FIFA World Cup in his stride...
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Germany gripped by Ballack speculation
With only a few hours to go before the Opening Game of the 2006 FIFA World Cup between Germany and Costa Rica, one question has enthralled the host nation: Will Michael Ballack play or not...
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Ticos taking over Munich
Munich woke up this morning to an explosion of colour and football fever, and Costa Rica s enthusiastic fans were the life and soul of the party...
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